Over the Wire

A long-time TAPPI member,and retired professor at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Paszner was 83 years of age when he recently died after a long and difficult illness.

 

This new workshop from TAPPI is designed to instruct those in tissue converting operations how to use the Tissue Plant Layout Simulator (PLS) that uses your calculations to pinpoint issues and minimize bottlenecks. TAPPI is offering this new tool.

 

IDCON analysis shows that 80% - 90% of all equipment problems can be eliminated by training and implementing basic problem-solving methods for the front-line. The 10% - 20 % remaining require more structured problem solving and a larger group.

 

TAPPI is excited to introduce a new training opportunity being presented in partnership with ITW Pillar Technologies, an innovative leader in surface treatment systems in the plastic film extrusion, coating, laminating, and printing industries.

 

Want to be part of the most important gathering of nonwovens professionals in the industry? Register for NETInc 2017 and take advantage of this opportunity to network with industry leaders and further your career. Registration is now open.

 

Executives from CelluForce, FPInnovations, andCanadian Forest Service will offer insights into the future of cellulosic nanomaterials.

 

NC State University in Raleigh, N.C., USA, is searching for an assistant professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials.

 

"The Corrugator Bonding Anthology is an unsurpassed resource for anyone who wants an introduction as well as insight into the corrugated world. It will never be outdated." – Jon Porter, senior instructor/process specialist, JPorter Consulting.